Alan Mair

Alan Mair
Mair in 2008
Background information
Born1946 or 1947 (age 77–78)[1]
London
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • drums
Years active1960s–present
LabelsIKA
Member ofThe Only Ones
Formerly ofThe Beatstalkers
Websitealanmair.com

Alan Mair is a Scottish musician, songwriter and record producer.

Mair's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as the co-founder and bass guitarist for the English rock band the Only Ones, co-producing their second studio album Even Serpents Shine (1979) and writing and singing "My Way Out of Here" for their third and final album Baby's Got a Gun (1980). They released a top 60 hit in 1992 with the single "Another Girl, Another Planet". The band has maintained a cult following throughout its existence.

Mair began his solo career in 2014, while still a member of the Only Ones.

  1. ^ Bryce, Tracey. "The Beatstalkers rocker Alan Mair remembers famous friends and reveals his comeback at 74". Retrieved 26 August 2023.